Markham / Richmond Hill / Thornhill
Doulas, Night Nannies and Night Nurses
Community Resources for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
Raising a family in Markham, Richmond Hill, and Thornhill offers parents an exceptional blend of safe, family-oriented neighbourhoods, cultural diversity, and outstanding amenities, making York Region a wonderful place to experience pregnancy, welcome a baby, and raise young children. Families enjoy stroller-friendly walks and outdoor time at Milne Dam Conservation Park, Toogood Pond Park, Rouge National Urban Park, and Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, as well as the scenic trails woven throughout these communities. The area is known for top-ranked public and private schools; peaceful neighbourhoods such as Unionville, Cachet, Bayview Hill, Doncrest, and Thornhill Woods, and convenient access to Highway 404, Highway 407, and GO Transit, making daily life and commuting easier for growing families. Expectant and new parents benefit from trusted maternity and pediatric care at Markham Stouffville Hospital, or Mackenzie Health. With its strong focus on family wellness, welcoming multicultural communities, and abundance of green space, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Thornhill provide an ideal environment for raising babies and supporting parents through every stage of early family life.
Our team offers prenatal classes, birth doula support, postpartum care and overnight newborn care, and sleep consultations through experienced doulas, nurses, and night nannies. In addition to hands-on support, we’ve gathered trusted local resources to help expecting parents and new families feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way!
Birthing Hospitals
Markham Stouffville Hospital (Now Oak Valley Health)
Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
Midwives
Breastfeeding Support
York Region
Markham Prenatal
Oak Valley Health
PUSH Markham
The Baby Nurses
Family Nutrition
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